The NSW Federation of Community Language Schools represents more than 220 member schools, 29,000 students, 2,700 teachers, and dedicated volunteers teaching 72 languages across 460 locations in the state.

"Australia’s world-class settlement services and not-for-profit organisations have played a key role in helping refugee and humanitarian entrants settle in Australia."

Ley’s comments came in the wake of the case of civil engineer Matthew Gruter, a South African national who moved to Australia in 2022 on a work-sponsored visa.

Sikh student paramedic had asked Ambulance Victoria to use the Singh Thattha technique that meets national infection control standards while respecting individual identity.

Angela said Victoria “is not just about education—it’s a journey”, urging new students to take initiative and “follow your dream, the sky is not the limit”.

“These are not just 440 drivers – these are 440 families. And this also means 440 fewer trucks delivering essential supplies around the country at the busiest time of the year.”

“Migrant women, refugee women, ethnic women and women of colour are not a footnote in the equality story. We are, my friends, central to it.”

Recent anti-immigration rallies across the country have brought it further into the public spotlight.

“It’s an incredibly exciting time for our city as we continue to grow and evolve,” Mayor Semra said following his election.

Justice Susanne Stushnoff found that Ritik Sibbal, who came to Canada in 2019 to study business, knowingly entered an unlawful deal with Grande Prairie resident Rajiv Chourhary Nathyal.